Happy Friday guys! Here’s some quotes from my recent reads from The Good Book Company. The Christian Manifesto is the upcoming book from Alistair Begg to be released on September 1. You can pre-order the book by going to this link. Look out for the quote cards on this blog’s Facebook Page and the review on this blog.
“The biggest reason for the ineffectiveness of contemporary Christianity is a failure to take seriously the radical difference that Jesus calls for as we follow him as King.”
I would like to ask for prayers for two things. One is for wisdom and guidance as a new deacon in our church. The other one is my promotion at work which I have been waiting for so long. Please uphold me to the Lord that these changes in my life may bring glory to His name.
Anyways, here’s a fresh batch of freebies that I hope you’ll enjoy this Monday!
FREE e-bookGospel Patron(John Rinehart) – For those who are believers that are on the supporting roles but crucial in advancing the kingdom this free ebook is for you. Featuring those believers who helped William Tyndale, George Whitefield and John Newton.
In Luke 24:13-35, we read the story of two disciples encountering the risen Savior. This happened while they were walking on a road called Emmaus. There they met, unknown to them, our Lord Jesus Christ and joined their conversation that became a pivotal to their understanding of who Jesus is. On verse 27, we read that Christ explained to them from the Old Testament concerning himself. The passages that Jesus used were not mentioned but it did help these discouraged disciples to know who Jesus really is.
In his new book, Road Map To Jesus, Alistair Chalmers, shows us passages in the Old Testament that Jesus might use as engage to the two believers. These passages reveal who he is, his mission and the gospel. They are helpful too for us believers living two millennia after that crucial event.
I reached out to Alistair Chalmers, blogger, pastor and author, to talk about the Old Testament and his book, Road Map To Jesus.
Before we dive in with the interview, you can read my review of Road Map To Jesushere and also check out my favorite quotes from the book here.
Now, on with the interview!
How important is the Old Testament for today’s believers?
The Bible should play a big role in the life of every Christian because in it we have the revelation of who God is, who we are and God’s wonderful plan of salvation. All of that information is contained within both the Old and the New Testaments.
In his new book, I’m A Christian…Now What?, Aaron Armstrong delivered a blend of the usual and unique guide for the new believers. Having finished it, I can say I haven’t read something like this.
I reached out to him to talk about his family, John Piper, creativity and of course his book.
To add a twist, I dug some interesting IG photos from Aaron’s account and asked him to try and fill some stories into those photos.
Have your kids read one of your books?
My kids have read at least parts of one of my books, “Epic: the Story that Changed the World“. They acted as my test readers on that one, which was really kind.
You know the T-shirts, hoodies and the mugs. Now let’s get to know the person behind these merchs. Sharmaine Saraspi of Guilt, Grace, Gratitude talks about her recent merch booth over Pilgrim Theological Conference, how she started GGG, and being creative for God’s glory.
Hi Sharmaine. Saw some photos of you and your booth at the Pilgrim Theological Conference. So how was the experience being there with your merchs?
It is actually refreshing and I am truly grateful to finally set up a merch booth again after 3 years of the pandemic.
There are lots of Reformed brethren there and I think they like what you put out through Guilt, Grace, Gratitude. What’s the feeling of being recognized and being able to see folks wearing your t-shirts?
I’m actually shy because I’ve been trying to sell the merch while keeping a low profile since I started back in 2018, but I eventually made friends on social media (got exposed hahaha) and was referred to by them, so eventually I got used to it.
It’s 15 days to go before the launch of Aaron Armstrong book “I’m A Christian…Now What?” published by Lexham Press. Here’s some appetizers for you before you dig in with the book. Here are my favorite quotes from that book and if you want to order it now, go to this link.
“…when you become a Christian, especially when you’re coming to faith as an adult, you’re starting life over from scratch. You’re a grown-up in body, but a child in your faith, which means these early weeks, months, and years are a crucial time in your faith.”
Here’s some great quotes I got from a book I recently finished, Raising Kids in a Screen-Saturated World by Eliza Huie published by 10 Publishing. You can get your copy, both physical and digital by following this link.
“The biggest enemy parents have in raising kids in a screen-saturated world is the same enemy who continues to seek to destroy the work of God in your and your children’s lives. Don’t focus so much on fighting technology. Rather, fight against the ways Satan sneaks in to deceive and destroy.“
This blog was blessed by Sunday School Works, an online ministry providing free resources for churches, with two premium Sunday School curriculum this blog’s readers last April. So the good news is, I’ll be making it available for free again but now I’ll lift the limited time thing! So if you haven’t downloaded the curriculums, head over this link to get the freebies. Added to that is this interview with the founder of Sunday School Works/ Ministry to Children, Tony Kummer, as we talk about Sunday School and his ministries.
Hello Tony! Kindly tell us your testimony on how Christ saved you?
I was saved in High School when some school friends invited me to a youth group. After hearing the teaching, I started to read the Bible on my own and the Spirit really just opened my eyes that Jesus was real and his Gospel was for me too. I still remember the conviction in my heart reading through the book of Matthew for the fist time.
Happy Saturday! Here are some freebies curated just for you. If you like this post, please do share with others. If you missed the previous one and some of the old round-up, just scroll down and you’ll find them at the end of this article.
Also since I’m not 24/7 monitoring the latest freebies of publishing companies, I’m posting their e-mail sign up page, so you’ll be in the loop whenever they give out freebies. You can find it at the end of this round-up.
FREE e-book “White To Harvest” (Greg Hutcheson)– Reformation England has a new mini e-book offer about the Great Commission.
(The Rebel’s Dictionary injects humor and satire to made up words. By using funny words as jump off point, TRD aims to point out issues concerning Christians, the church and Christianity at large.)
Baptist Extinctives – A set of doctrines a group of Baptist (specifically the IFB or Bible Baptist here in the Philippines) upholds that set them apart from others denominations but now abandoned, modified or extinct from the original Baptist Distinctives. Usually the Baptist Distinctives can be summed up with this acrostic B. A. P. T. I. S. T. S. which means:
Delighting Grace 